I loved this little novel. It was at times, both heartbreaking and hopeful. I enjoyed the Italian words that were used throughout the text, and it was helpful that the author included a glossary that you could refer to.
from Barnes and Noble:
Living with her Italian immigrant parents in 1960s Chicago, nine-year-old Rosa, an only child, often feels SOLA and different. But as soon as she holds her friend AnnaMaria's baby brother for the first time, Rosa is sure that if she prays hard enough, God will give her a sibling too. Amazingly, Ma does get pregnant, and Rosa is overjoyed — until the awful day comes when she learns that her brother was stillborn, and Ma, who is weak and grieving, must stay in the hospital for a while. With her papa bitter and rarely home, and her bossy aunt Ida in charge, Rosa has an "empty cave" feeling and now is more SOLA than ever. Why would God answer her prayers, only to take her baby brother away? Will her broken family ever be happy again?
Happy reading! If you read Rosa, Sola, comment on this post and let me know how you liked it. :)
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